2 Samuel 22:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

American Standard Version (1901)

He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Bible in Basic English

He took me out into a wide place; he was my saviour because he had delight in me.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he brought me forth into a large place, he delivered me, because I pleased him.

Free Bible Version

He set me free, he rescued me because he's happy with me.

Geneva Bible 1599

And brought me foorth into a large place: he deliuered me, because he fauoured me.

King James (Authorized) Version

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Translation for Translators

You brought me to a place where I was safe; you rescued me because you were pleased with me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He also brought me out to a wide open place. He saved me because he was pleased with me.

Noah Webster Bible

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

World English Bible

He also brought me out into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Young's Literal Translation

And He bringeth me out to a large place, He draweth me out for He delighted in me.

Context

David’s Song of Deliverance

¹⁹They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. ²⁰He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

Summary

In this verse, David acknowledges God's role in his victories by attributing his success to the Lord's support and empowerment. David recognizes that God's intervention is what enables him to overcome his enemies and triumph in battle. This verse reflects David's deep faith and reliance on God for strength and protection in the midst of challenges and conflicts. It serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting in God's guidance and deliverance in times of need. Ultimately, 2 Samuel 22:20 highlights the theme of divine assistance and victory in the life of those who walk faithfully with the Lord.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip. See Gill on Psa 18:36. . 2 Samuel 22:38 sa2 22:38 sa2 22:38 sa2 22:38I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them. See Gill on Psa 18:37.

2 Samuel 22:20

David’s Song of Deliverance

¹⁹They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. ²⁰He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

American Standard Version (1901)

He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Bible in Basic English

He took me out into a wide place; he was my saviour because he had delight in me.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he brought me forth into a large place, he delivered me, because I pleased him.

Free Bible Version

He set me free, he rescued me because he's happy with me.

Geneva Bible 1599

And brought me foorth into a large place: he deliuered me, because he fauoured me.

King James (Authorized) Version

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Translation for Translators

You brought me to a place where I was safe; you rescued me because you were pleased with me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He also brought me out to a wide open place. He saved me because he was pleased with me.

Noah Webster Bible

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

World English Bible

He also brought me out into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Young's Literal Translation

And He bringeth me out to a large place, He draweth me out for He delighted in me.